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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon 77D
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6s was revealed 4 years earlier than the D3500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the T6s matches up vs the D3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon D3500

 T6s D3500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon T6s

 D3500 T6s 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2015Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon D3500

 T6s D3500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T6s features exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the T6s and the D3500.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and D3500 is 66 and 72 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and D3500.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged T6s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography features
Nikon D3500 Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (365g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography information
Nikon D3500 Sports photography information
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
70
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (1,550 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography details
Nikon D3500 Travel photography details
66
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (440 shots)
71
great battery pack (1,550 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography features
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Nikon D3500
72
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
31
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Nikon D3500
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2018-08-29
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 365g (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 1550 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $849 $397